Amber Huntley
Monroe,NC
Summary
Dedicated Job Title brings Number-year background visiting patients in-home and conducting physical assessments, dressing wounds and assisting with bathing and grooming activities. Polite and courteous professional with in-depth knowledge of CPR and first aid. Committed to collaborating with physicians and families to provide quality patient care. Compassionate individual with experience supporting elderly and ill people with in-home care. Promotes understanding attitude and compassionate nature to achieve comfortable and welcoming environment for patients. Knowledgeable Home Health Aide delivers high-quality care to individuals. Creates safe and secure environment while assisting with daily living activities. Offers friendly and understanding attitude. Caring Home Health Aide with demonstrated experience providing quality in-home care to elderly, disabled and chronically ill individuals. Skilled in assisting with needs of diverse clientele. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Job Title position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Caring Job Title dedicated to offering comprehensive personal support. Talented in cooking meals, organizing schedules and updating documentation. Strong knowledge of emotional, physical and social support strategies. Committed Job Title offers Number years in home healthcare. Dedicated to delivering consistent and focused attention to client safety, comfort and dignity. Well-versed in direct patient care and recordkeeping.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Aide
Self Employed Services
01.2012 - 06.2023
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living, and adaptation to disability or illness.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
- Provided direct personal care and administrative services to clients.
- Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.
- Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
- Utilized universal precautions and infection control principles in all aspects of care.
- Assisted with end-of-life care.
- Supported families through difficult times by offering emotional support and education on important care tasks.
- Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises to assist with daily physical therapy routines.
- Documented vital statistics and coordinated with health care providers.
- Improved patients' comfort with massage and application of topical treatments.
Personal Care Aide
Monroe Manor Nursing Home
09.2021 - 07.2022
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Assisted patients with personal requirements for housekeeping and grooming assistance.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Replaced bandages, dressings and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
Personal Care Assistant
Monroe Manor Assisted Living
07.2007 - 09.2009
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
- Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.
- Planned activities to encourage movement, stretching and strength building.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Ran errands for patients, did shopping, and picked up other necessities.
- Helped clients maintain optimal health by overseeing medication administration and doctor's appointments.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Replaced bandages, dressings and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
- Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cornerstone Christian Academy
Online08.2012
Skills
- Alcohol Rubs
- Range of Motion Exercises
- Behavior Redirection
- Household Support
- Knowledge of State Regulations
- Clinical Quality Program Standards
- First Aid and Safety
- Compassionate Client Care
- Medical Reminders
- Preventative Care Education
- Mobility Support
- Household Chores
- Personal Care Assistance
- Patient Care
- Personal Grooming Care
- Care Plan Assessment
- Clinical Documentation and Reporting
- Administering Medicines
- Patient and Family Interaction
- Recording Vital Signs
- Light Housekeeping
- Mobilization Support
- Dietary Needs
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- Schedule Management
- Patient Transport
- Bathing and Dressing
- ADL Support
- Medical Charting
- Patient Condition Observation
- Electronic Medical Record Software
- ADLs Assistance
- Professional Relationships
- Client Direct Care
- Sanitizing Surfaces
- Bed Transfers
- Healthcare Education
- Safety Behaviors
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Report Observations
- Assisted Living
- Oral Hygiene
- Home Health and Hospice
- Status Updates
- Launder Linens
- Observe Behaviors
- Daily Charting
- Housekeeping
- Documentation
- Quality Education
- Customer Satisfaction
- Developing Client Trust
- Family Support and Instruction
- Wellness Support
- Mental Health Support
- Household Management
- Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
- Medical Terminology and Equipment
Timeline
Personal Care Aide
Monroe Manor Nursing Home
09.2021 - 07.2022
Home Health Aide
Self Employed Services
01.2012 - 06.2023
Personal Care Assistant
Monroe Manor Assisted Living
07.2007 - 09.2009
High School Diploma -
Cornerstone Christian Academy